STEP 
Safety Training and Evaluation Process
Strengthening Company Safety Program With STEP

ABC's Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program was developed by contractors, for contractors, designed to provide you with an organized approach to analyze and further develop your safety program.  This self audit program provides a valid objective method to measure your safety program and your improvements.

The STEP program provides the following benefits:

* Provides an organized approach to analyze and further develop your company's safety and loss prevention program;
* Provides a valid, objective method to measure safety program improvements;
* Provides your company with safety performance recognition that can be used as an important business development tool with clients.

STEP applications will be mailed to your office in late December ans should be returned by March.  In addition to a press release, STEP Award certificates for Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels will be distributed to all members who achieve the appropriate levels.
 
STEP Application Form


ABC STEP Contractors Build Safer - The Numbers Prove It!

  • 39% INCIDENCE RATE for fewer worker injuries and higher morale.
  • 90% LOWER OSHA CITATION RATE for fewer project delays and out-of-pocket costs.
  • 18% LOWER EMR for savings in workers' compensation premiums.
  • 38% LOWER DART RATE for higher employee productivity and more time on the job.

Figures based on 2007 STEP data compared to 2007 Bureau of Labor Statistics industry averages.  Incidence Rate represents the number of OSHA recordable incidents per 100 employees per year. OSHA Citation Rate represents the number of citations per federal OSHA construction project.  Experience Modification Rate (EMR)(MOD Factor) measures a company's safety performance against similar businesses over the past three years and is one of the factors used to determine workers' compensation rates.  DART Rate represents the number of OSHA recordable incidents that involve "Days Away, Restrictions and Transfers" per 100 employees per year.
 

STEP Awards - For Contractors Who Promote Safety

ABC's Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) Recognizes the efforts of ABC members that strive to achieve effective safety practices at their firms and provides contractors with a tool to objectively evaluate their safety programs, policies, procedures and training. Using a form provided by ABC national, contractors evaluate their programs and receive certificates for qualifying at either the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum levels. Contractors can use the STEP certification, which lasts for one year, as a business marketing tool and to improve safety at their firms. Featured below are our 2008 MN ABC STEP Winners.

Platinum Level
Derrick Companies
Diversified Construction
Electrical Production Services, Inc.
Greystone Construction Co.
Kuepers Inc.
Lloyd's Construction Service
Mechanical Resources, Inc.
NOR-SON, Inc.
Stotko Speedling Construction, Inc.
T. E. Ibberson Company
TerWisscha Construction, Inc.
The Joseph Company, Inc.
Willmar Electric Service, Inc.

Gold Level
ABHE & Svoboda, Inc.
Bainey Group, Inc. (The)
Bergstrom Electric, Inc.
Bladholm Construction
Bob Pankan & Sons Concrete & Masonry, Inc.
Cedar Lake Electric, Inc.
Charp's Welding and Fabrication
D & G Excavating, Inc.
Dale Gruber Construction, Inc.
Doug Speedling Builder
Electrical Visions, Inc.
Fagen, Inc.
Gartner Refrigeration Co.
Industrial Door Co., Inc.
J-Berd Mechanical, Inc.
Jim's Electric Co., Inc.
K.H.C. Construction, Inc.
Karkela Construction, Inc.
Kato Roofing, Inc.
Laketown Electric Corporation
Lunseth Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.
Marcus Construction Company, Inc.
Met-Con Companies
Mid-States Mechanical Services
Miller Insulation Co., Inc.
Nelson Building & Development
Northway Construction
Rardin Construction, Inc.
Sand Companies, Inc.
Schatz Construction, Inc.
Schwickert Co.
Shingobee, Inc.
Superior Plumbing & Heating
Sussner Construction
Westcon Industries
White Bear Glass, Inc.
Wilcon Construction, Inc.

Silver Level
Bob Pankan & Sons Construction
Breitbach Construction Co.
Brennan Construction of Mankato
Custom Aire, Inc.
Dallas I. Hanson Construction
Design Electric, Inc.
East Side Glass Co.
G & J Awning & Canvas, Inc.
Gladen Construction, Inc.
Mike's Clean Sweep Service
Municipal Builders, Inc.
Northwest Excavators, Inc.
Outland Builders
Standard Heating & A/C Co.
Wacker Stucco, Inc.




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